FAIR VALUE (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012		Mar. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance	$ 2,235		$ 9,027
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings	(99)	[1]	(6,124)	[1]
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)	225	[1],[2]	8,835	[1],[2]
Sales			(9,357)	[3]
Settlements	(114)	[3]	(2)	[3]
Ending balance	2,247		2,379
Total gains or (losses)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period	99		464
Derivative Payable
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major liability categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance	(2,634)		(3,449)
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings	(488)	[1]	179	[1]
Ending balance	(3,122)		(3,270)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period	488		149
Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities | Non-investment grade.
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance			6,254
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings			(5,660)	[1]
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)			8,763	[1],[2]
Sales			(9,357)	[3]
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade.
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance	2,235		2,773
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings	(99)	[1]	(464)	[1]
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)	225	[1],[2]	72	[1],[2]
Settlements	(114)	[3]	(2)	[3]
Ending balance	2,247		2,379
Total gains or (losses)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period	$ 99		$ 464

[1] Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

[2] Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, in the condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders equity.

[3] Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.